Project Sales Associate

Kent Building Supplies Inc.; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies Inc. is looking for Project Centre Sales Representatives in Nova Scotia. This role partners with customers to understand their needs, assisting in planning construction and renovation projects. Your ability to drive sales and provide engaging solutions will ensure customer satisfaction and success in this fast-paced environment.

The position offers a base salary plus commission, with responsibilities including maintaining product knowledge and achieving sales targets. A strong sales foundation and problem-solving skills are essential for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in sales and customer service.
• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and team player.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through customer engagement and suggestive selling.
• Clarify and understand customer needs.
• Achieve sales targets consistently.

Skills

Sales foundation

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Persuasiveness

Microsoft Office skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Job description

Project Centre Sales Representatives are sales professionals that partner with customers to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction and renovation projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, project sales representatives can make recommendations which solve customers’ problems. It is fast‑paced and engaging work, and it is extremely rewarding when customers give you their sale because of your hard work. This position offers a base salary plus commission.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and suggest the best solution(s) for their projects
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets
• Produce quotes, material lists and follow-up with customers
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently
• Continually learn about products and market conditions

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in sales and customer service
• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and team player
• Confident, persuasive, energetic and self‑motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and sales objectives
• Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs
• A knowledge of building materials and the construction process would be considered an asset
• Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers, and build rapport with existing customers by providing quality customer service and maintaining service standards
• Strong verbal and written communication (bilingual would be considered an asset French/English)

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.